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How far is Townsville from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 1027 miles / 1654 kilometers / 893 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Townsville (TSV) is 1686 miles / 2713 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 3 minutes.

RAAF Base Woomera – Townsville Airport

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1027
Miles
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1654
Kilometers
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893
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 26 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Woomera to Townsville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Woomera to Townsville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1027.462 miles
  • 1653.540 kilometers
  • 892.840 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1029.270 miles
  • 1656.450 kilometers
  • 894.411 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Woomera to Townsville?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Townsville Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Townsville Airport (TSV)

On average, flying from Woomera to Townsville generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Townsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Townsville Airport (TSV).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E
Destination Townsville Airport
City: Townsville
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: TSV
ICAO Code: YBTL
Coordinates: 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E